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The primary function of the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee ("CAUAC") is to provide Council with professional and strategic advice on matters that affect Aboriginal Calgarians, and offer ongoing guidance in relation to the implementation of strategies that advance Aboriginal interests in ways that benefit all Calgarians.

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Board Information

2 year term, staggered

Minimum of 12 and Maximum of 14 Representatives of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities

At least 60 percent plus one should be Aboriginal and will include one Aboriginal Youth.

Monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Calgary Municipal Building
800 Macleod Trail SE
Maude Riley Boardroom, 7th Floor

Hybrid meeting – members may attend in person or virtually

9 members if committee has fulfilled the maximum number of 14 members;

8 members if the minimum number of 12 vacancies is achieved; and

The majority of five (or more) must be Aboriginal.

Internal – Advisory

Members must reside in The City of Calgary, with the exception of up to two Aboriginal members who reside outside of Calgary but within the Treaty 7 territory.

Criteria to serve:

  1. Aboriginal self-identity;
  2. Knowledge of the Aboriginal history and current events;
  3. Knowledge of the urban Aboriginal community; and
  4. Personal experiences working with Aboriginal people.
Terry Poucette, Team Lead Indigenous Relations

Devin Siebold

Indigenous Strategy Liaison

Calgary Neighbourhoods

Council through the Community Development Committee
Council appoints CAUAC members based on recommendations presented to Council by CAUAC.
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Adams, Cristi Public Member, Chair 01 Nov 2019 31 Oct 2025 Active
Bodnar, Tamara Public Member 01 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2025 Active
Hall, Kelly Public Member 15 Nov 2021 31 Oct 2024 Active
Jacknife, Sarah Public Member 01 Nov 2022 31 Oct 2024 Active
Lafreniere, Winona Public Member 01 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2025 Active
Le Houillier Simeon, Nedine Public Member 01 Nov 2020 31 Oct 2024 Active
Nothing, Lysandra Public Member 01 Nov 2022 31 Oct 2024 Active
O'Brien-Kelly, Martin Public Member 01 Nov 2019 31 Oct 2024 Active
Ouellette, Krista Public Member, Vice-Chair 15 Nov 2021 31 Oct 2025 Active
Taylor, Jennifer Public Member 25 Apr 2023 31 Oct 2024 Active
Then, Wyatt Public Member 01 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2025 Active
Twoyoungmen, Elissa Public Member 01 Nov 2022 31 Oct 2024 Active
Van Dewark, Thomas Public Member 15 Nov 2021 31 Oct 2025 Active
Weasel Child, Carly Public Member 01 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2025 Active